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Plans have been submitted to transform a dilapidated Montrose textile factory into 26 flats for social rent. The former Chapel Works, also known as Paton’s Mill, was founded in 1795 as a linen and rope works and has been on the buildings at risk register for a number of years after closing in

Work is set to begin to bring the Stow Rail Station House back into community use.

Fife Council has given a boost to proposals for a large housing development planned for Lochgelly as developers Omnivale Limited were told that a separate environmental impact assessment (EIA) is not necessary.

Glasgow-based construction firm City Building has added to its ever-growing trophy case after winning 14 awards in 2019.

A building brick made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste has been launched by a spin-out company from Heriot-Watt University. The K-Briq produces just a tenth of the CO2 emissions of a traditional fired brick, uses less than a tenth of the energy in its manufacture and can be made i

Nursing students at the University of Dundee have always had a thirst for knowledge, but now their appetites can also be satisfied following the opening of a new social space. A £500,000 refurbishment of the University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences campus in Kirkcaldy has been

A strange building in Bristol appears to be no more than a couple of feet in depth, thanks to an optical illusion.

MPACT Group has made a strategic appointment to its senior ranks ahead of what is shaping up to be a very busy year for the building services specialist. Harry Grandison joins the Loanhead-based firm from fit-out and refurbishment firm GHI of Bellshill. In his new role as senior fabric estimating ma

Plans for a metro connection between Glasgow Airport and Paisley have moved forward following a funding deal was agreed between Glasgow City Council and Renfrewshire Council.

A rise in masterplanning project wins across Scotland has seen Halliday Fraser Munro (HFM) bring high-level expertise to its team, adding landscape architectural services to its portfolio. The architectural design and planning practice said its new in-house landscape architecture team will be at the

Regeneration firm Urban Union is kick-starting 2020 with the appointment of Calum Bruce as project manager. Based in the firm’s head office in Glasgow, new recruit Calum will be responsible for Urban Union’s construction delivery. Bringing almost 30 years of experience in the constr

The partners of chartered surveyor practice DM Hall have elected Glasgow-based Alan Gordon to the role of senior partner. Alan Gordon (left) with managing partner Eric Curran

Kier Regional Building Scotland’s Lisa Gray outlines her route into construction and reveals how her History of Art degree is being put to use as a bid co-ordinator. My childhood dreams were all about being on stage. From pantomimes to amateur theatre groups to exams, I loved every minute, but

Stantec UK Infrastructure and Buildings managing director Paul Reilly has been appointed chair of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) for 2020. He replaces Mathew Riley from Ramboll who held the position for the last two years at the business group and who becomes immedia

Roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has kicked off 2020 by boosting its team as part of strategic succession planning to support business growth. In the past six months, the company has welcomed eight new starters including four brand new roles, two of which are key senior appointments.